Motor Racing Reflections Of A Lost Era

Download or read book Motor Racing - Reflections of a Lost Era written by Anthony Carter and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2015-02-12 with total page 483 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A defining era in motorsport documented in words and intimate photographs, both black and white and colour, from the mid-1950s through the 1960s, when motor racing was still accessible to all, and the 1970s when overt sponsorship and television changed the sport for ever.

Download or read book Motor Racing - Reflections of a Lost Era written by Anthony Carter and published by Veloce Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Motor Racing - Reflections of a Lost Era is an evocative and nostalgic look at a defining era in motorsport, which is documented in words and intimate photographs, both black and white and colour. It takes the reader from the mid-1950s through the 1960s, when motor racing was still accessible to all, and into the 1970s, when overt sponsorship and television changed the sport forever.

Download or read book Return to Glory! written by Robert Ackerson and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2022-04-07 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book chronicles the development and racing career of a car regarded as the ultimate example of the purebred sports car of the 20th century and the epitome of functional beauty and extraordinary performance: the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL. Taking second place at its 1952 Mille Miglia debut, it went on to win every one of its races that season.

Download or read book Motor Racing – The Pursuit of Victory 1963 to 1972 written by Steve Wyatt & Jack Sears and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2019-07-10 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounting a time of unparalleled access to the highest level of motor-racing, this is an informal, personal record of the people, the cars, and the events from that golden era, gloriously illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs. Coverage includes GP and non-championship F1 racing, plus Formula 2 and 3, Sports, GT and Saloon car racing. Now, a generation later, many of the cars and drivers shown here in their heyday can be found appearing at historic race meetings, drawing crowds approaching the size of those seen at modern Formula One, touring car, and motorcycle events. The author's personal recollections are complemented by contributions from one of the foremost racing mechanics of his day, Bob Dance. A unique combination, and a unique book.

Download or read book Motor Racing – The Pursuit of Victory 1930-1962 written by Anthony Carter & Jack Sears and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stunning photographs from motor racing history, most previously unpublished, in a book that examines the many facets of Grand Prix racing before the dominance of television. A beautiful look at a fascinating time in motor racing.

Download or read book Autodrome - The lost race circuits of Europe written by SS Collins & Gavin David Ireland and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2015-02-19 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look at the history of ten of Europe's great abandoned race circuits and seen as they are today in stunning photographs.

Download or read book A Race with Infamy written by Jack Barlow and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2022-07-06 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A colourful character from the golden age of motorsport, Lance Macklin was living a life of speed, adventure and tragedy, Macklin did things his own way.